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Whitman guide to coin collecting, an introduction to the world of coins, Kenneth Bressett ; foreword by Rodney Gillis

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Whitman guide to coin collecting

Kenneth Bressett ; foreword by Rodney Gillis

an introduction to the world of coins

From how to get started in the hobby to caring for your collection, with full explanations of grading standards, coin prices, and how to buy and sell, the Whitman guide to coin collecting addresses everything clearly and with easy-to-follow detail. Squarely aimed at newcomers, this is a guide that covers all the different aspects of coin collecting - and in doing so brings a fun and potentially lucrative hobby home to readers everywhere

ch. 1 Coin Collecting As A Hobby -- Reasons to collect and have a hobby -- Why people collect coins -- Pride of ownership -- Popularity and growth of coin collecting -- A Look At Coins As Historical Documents -- ch. 2 Coins Are Where You Find Them -- Check your pocket change -- Why we use coins -- Different kinds of coins -- Other forms of money -- How coins are made -- What to look for in a coin -- Mints and mintmarks -- ch. 3 Learning About Your Coins -- Varieties, types, and differences that affect value -- Coin clubs, trade shows, exhibits, dealers -- Books on the subject -- ANA services -- Museums -- ch. 4 How To Get Started -- The best places to look for coins -- What to buy -- Necessary tools and equipment -- Publications -- ch. 5 Caring for Your Collection -- Albums and holders -- Storage problems -- What you must know about cleaning your coins -- Insurance considerations -- Paper products -- ch. 6 Grading Techniques and Standards --How to grade coins -- What to look for in investment grade coins -- Use of grading guides and books -- Grading services -- ch. 7 Coin Prices and Values -- How to buy for best value -- Pricing charts -- Investing in rare coins -- When it's time to sell -- ch. 8 Catalog of Significant Coin Values -- Prices for select coins most wanted by beginners -- Why some coins are a better value than others -- ch. 9 Commemorative, Bullion, and Special Coins -- Why commemorative coins are so popular -- What is in the future for special coin issues -- Where and how to purchase bullion coins -- Collecting Mint and Proof sets -- ch. 10 Oddities, Counterfeits, and Other Coins -- How to spot a counterfeit coin -- Authentication services -- Error coins -- Tokens -- Gaming chips -- Coins from around the world